To expect barman to know what a lemon and lime is.

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Couldn't believe it today. Had this drink loads with no problem.

Barman had no clue what a lemon and lime was. Gave up and ordered something else, a coffee instead.

I have no idea what that is either tbh

Why didn’t you simply tell him it’s a lemonade with a dash of lime juice added rather than order a coffee?

Lemonade with lime cordial?

Why didn’t you just tell him?

I ordered a lime soda in a pub the other day - same response, not a clue.

Lemon and lime means 7up or Sprite to me.
Is that what it is?

I'd ask for a lime and lemonade if I wanted that. Is that what you mean?

Yes that happened, but he still didn't get it as there was a queue I gave up.

Doesn’t sound that traumatic to be honest. I’ve never heard of it! It’s not something I ever had ordered in my 4 years of bar work.

Yes that happened.

I've never heard of it either!

I don’t know anyone who’s ordered one of those since 1993.

I have never heard of it either (sounds very sugary though!), but I would have asked and made it for you.

I wouldn’t have know this .

Did he not speak English?

I don't for one second believe any semi-functioning human would have been unable to understand that tbh.

Sounds like you wanted to make a point and flounced.

It's not sugary at all if you have zero lemonade and sugar free squash 🤷‍♀️

I misread it as Batman! not helpful at all I know

Yes he did speak English.

'sounds very sugary'!!!!

What sort of post is this!!!

I ordered a pineapple juice, my god, my sugar levels were through the roof!

I’ve never heard of it. Worked in busy pubs and naice hotels throughout university and no one ever ordered that, nor has anyone I have socialised with. I would have needed to have asked what you wanted but YABU to think everyone knows what it is.

I once had an argument with a barman who insisted that ginger ale and ginger beer were the same thing (I'd ordered a gin and ginger ale and got ginger beer). He refused to believe they were separate beverages, despite me showing him the words on the label (and yes the pub sold both). I don't think he could accept he had made a mistake...

I would have said lemonade and lime rather than lemon and lime, but I would have had a pretty good idea and checked before pouring.

@Latenightreader What is the difference between Ginger Ale and Beer?

Lime and soda it would be referred to in these parts and is very commonly known. Did nobody ever order it phrased as that?

I worked in bars for over 20 years and have never heard of it! Is it a regional thing?

It's lemonade with some lime cordial.
Served with some ice, it's a gorgeous drink on a warm day.🙄